Podcasts about creative mentor

From Amy:Molly Darling is a mixed media artist, storyteller, and creative guide with a passion for uncovering the beauty in life's messiest moments. Rooted in the philosophy that “it's all compost,” Molly's work transforms the highs and lows of existence—love, shame, resilience, and struggle—into layered, thought-provoking pieces that invite viewers to explore their own stories. In addition to her art, Molly is the creator of Compost & Creation, a Substack where she shares behind-the-scenes glimpses of her creative process, reflections, and poetry. She also co-hosts the podcast Behind the Studio Door, where she interviews fellow creatives about their journeys and the human side of making art. Through her work, Molly inspires others to embrace vulnerability and creativity as tools for self-discovery and connection, whether through her courses, community projects, or mentorship. She believes that every layer of life has something to teach us—and that art has the power to hold it all.thedarlingrevolution.org compostandcreation.substack.cominstagram.com/thedarlingrevolutionthedarlingrevolution.org/podcast Amy Hallberg is the author of Tiny Altars: A Midlife Revival and German Awakening: Tales from an American Life. She is the host of Courageous Wordsmith Podcast and founder of Courageous Wordsmith Circle for Real-Life Writers. As an editor and creative mentor, Amy guides writers through their narrative journeys—from inklings to beautiful works, specifically podcasts and books. A lifelong Minnesotan and mother of grown twins, Amy lives in the Twin Cities with her husband and two cats. Get Amy's Books and AudiobooksLearn about Courageous Wordsmith Circle for Real-Life WritersWork with Amy 1:1

255: “But colliding shores with something beyond the self is a relief. And it's made me a lot freer in my expression, in the way I move through life, the way I show up, the way I do the work that I do because if everything is about how I come across and who's going to perceive the work in this way and it's a constant measure of the self and that's exhausting and we're missing the point.” - Amanda Norgaard For free spirits craving authenticity and creative expression, this episode with Amanda—a Kundalini Yoga teacher, writer, poet, and Creative Mentor who defies convention—is for you. Dive in as she unpacks her journey of breaking free from rigid spiritual norms, embracing her true self, and building a soulful business on her own terms. **Snippets** from the episode "I think Kundalini energy calls to us in ways we can't ignore. It's not just a practice; it's a mirror, showing us parts of ourselves we may have suppressed or avoided." "It's not about what I wear or following some spiritual uniform. Kundalini, to me, is about being true to myself, even if that means jeans and a t-shirt." "Community isn't about us all thinking or looking the same; it's about creating a space where every color, every uniqueness, is welcome to show up." "This journey taught me to make my life the ritual – to integrate spirituality into every moment, not just when I'm on the mat or in meditation." "I don't have a roadmap for my business; I simply follow what feels alive in me. Sometimes that means stepping back, recalibrating, and listening deeply to what comes next." If you're drawn to the idea of blending authenticity with spiritual exploration, redefining community, and embracing every facet of your journey unapologetically, Amanda's insights offer an inspiring lens on living a life that's deeply rooted in personal truth and raw self-expression. It's intense, real, and deep as the bottom floor of the ocean - and I wouldn't have it any other way! Connect with Amanda: Website Instagram Spotify Resources mentioned in this episode: Women Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés A Season in Hell & Illuminations by Arthur Rimbaud Amanda's community, “The Muses” - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Did you miss out on **PITCH PERFECT**? Don't worry! Join the waitlist now, and you'll be the first to know when doors reopen. Connect with Chelsea: Website 1:1 Podcast Coaching Launch your podcast with the ultimate podcast launch course - Mic Drop! Instagram Slight Turbulence Substack - the travel magazine you wish existed on the back of airplane seats Ready to launch your very own podcast? Grab my FREE cheat sheet right HERE. Want to send a voice note to the podcast and have Chelsea answer you on air? Do so ⁠HERE⁠. Don't forget to rate, review, and share in the group text. This podcast is free and ratings/reviews and shares are our currency. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/in-my-non-expert-opinion/support

Episode 84 - Founder Story - Errol Gerson, Creative Mentor, Philosopher and Natural Born Teacher on Surviving being an Outlier through Faith, Gratitude, Resilience and Courage. Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

Today we are thrilled to have Sarah Teresa Cook, a creative mentor and writing coach, join us. Sarah shares her unique journey from academia to social work, and how these experiences have shaped her approach to coaching and mentorship. She emphasizes the importance of a trauma-informed lens in creative practices and how it can help individuals develop a healthier relationship with their creativity. "I have this vision of a world where trauma informed practices and communication are the norm and are not a specialty that we have to go into certain places to access." To connect with Sarah and learn more about her work, visit her website at sarahteresacook.com. Be sure to check out the show notes for the link to sign up for the Substack giveaway! We hope you enjoy this insightful and inspiring episode. If you find it valuable, please share it with others who might benefit from Sarah's wisdom and experience. Get all the links, resources and show notes here: https://wellnesscentercreators.com Sponsored by Jane App, Jane offers online booking, charting, scheduling, secure video and invoicing on one secure, beautifully designed system: https://jane.app/ Use code wellness1mo for a one-month grace period on your new Jane account.

Welcome back to The Feminine Profiles Podcast, now shared on Substack! I am so excited for this episode with Amanda Norgaard for a few reasons. First of all, I thought this episode was lost forever. We recorded this back in late Summer 2023 and after doing a major clean out of folders on my hard drive (one of my many nesting activities), I stumbled upon the audio! Secondly, it was a beautiful experience to re-listen to the conversation and soak in Amanda's wisdom all over again.  Amanda is the founder of ILLUMINATION; an online atelier combining yogic science, futuristic education, punk-rock poetry and applied community together. She is a Writer, Creative Mentor and a Kundalini Yoga Teacher, and practical dreamer.   In the episode, we talk about an upcoming VACATION retreat that was, at the time, coming up in September 2023. However, she is hosting another retreat this May, so the timing still works out perfectly. THE VACATION is a cinematic getaway for The Mover, The Shaker, The Lover & The Creator. A 5 day artist-in-residence experience for THE MUSES who are ready to live and move in a new way. In today's conversation we cover a range of topics…. her artist mentality; having faith that whatever moves her will move her audience her draw to the esoteric, poetic, and unseen bits of this world continuing to try on roles and experiences, and letting go of any fixed state staying inward and sitting with a process before thinking about how to package it for her external community the sacredness of a symbolic death & rebirth cycle the magnetism of kundalini yoga & working with the chakra system the throat chakra & speaking from the heart vs. the mind I hope you enjoy this one! Xo, Brooke Subscribe to my Substack here

How do you actually say YES to the adventure of life? What do you do when life keeps throwing your curveballs, hurdles and stop, wrong way signs? What do you do when life keeps whispering in your ear and nudging you to go another way? Well, my guest this week knows a thing or two about the above! On this episode, we spoke about: How Dre got into marketing and made some bold moves in her career at an early age The health challenges Dre navigated as a result of not choosing her true path The magic that has transpired in Dre's life since she did say YES Andrea Beck Andrea is a Cultural Futurist, Business Strategist, Creative Mentor, and CEO. She's the founder of All Rise, the next gen business development agency that innovates for impact (or “idea lab for transformational leaders and orgs”). There, she helps purpose-led brands launch, scale and establish themselves in their market, so they can become more influential and make a real difference in the world. From working for the Big 4 Management Consultancies, to pursuing art as a law school drop-out, to designing the strategies for major multinational brands like Barbie, Colgate and Chanel, to changing the law multiple times with marketing (e.g. removing taxes on tampons, introducing new Power of Attorney legislation to prevent abuse). Andrea has worked in every corner of the creative industry, as a researcher, analyst, business / brand / marketing strategist, content creator, partnerships manager, sales representative, brand ambassador, and business owner. With business of all sizes. She's fascinated by the power of stories to drive change, here to give future visionaries a voice, and raise the leaders our world needs. According to Andrea, we live in an extremely exciting time, where anyone has the opportunity to get their message and idea out there. But, having worked with many first-time creators, she also knows how daunting this can be! 30-day challenge To remove some of the barriers many aspiring business owners and thought leaders have, she's leading a 30-Day Challenge, where she'll be building a completely new brand and community from scratch, covering the exact steps it takes, from defining your vision, to finding your edge, to growing your audience, and beyond. She invites those who have always wanted a side hustle, or to take their brand to the next level, to join her. The creative revolution is here, and there has never been a better time to pursue your purpose or passion project! Dre's Links IG - @andreabeck www.allrise.com.au Matt's Links IG - @mattdefina_ www.anotherway.au

Creativity and Mental Health: An artist's journey and her impact on women's livesIn this week's Choosing Happy podcast episode, Belinda Latimer, an artist and teacher, shares her journey in the art world, from painting as a child to becoming a teacher and using her skills to empower women. She discusses the role of creativity in her mental health and how she uses art to deal with stress and trauma. She also talks about her passion for teaching women to express their inner artist, leading workshops to boost their confidence and open up their creativity. Furthermore, Belinda shares an event she's organizing, aimed at enabling women to design their life on their terms and providing the means to manage stresses through art.Timestamp:00:00 Introduction to the Podcast00:56 Interview with Belinda Latimer: Discovering Art01:27 Belinda's Early Memories of Art02:35 The Impact of Art on Belinda's Life04:18 Belinda's Journey to Art College06:04 The Transformative Experience at Art College19:51 Belinda's Transition from College to Teaching26:22 Embracing Personal Differences: A Childhood Story26:41 Challenges in Teaching: Dealing with DifficultStudents29:04 Turning Point: A Health Scare and a New Perspective31:45 The Healing Power of Art: A Personal Journey35:03 Empowering Women through Art: A New Mission40:33 The Importance of Art in Education and PersonalExpression42:19 Creating Your Best Life: An Art Program for Women46:56 Final Thoughts: The Universality of Art51:44 Conclusion: The Joy of Art and TeachingAbout Belinda:I am a multi-media Artist and Creative Mentor, based in Cornwall, who teaches art online. She assists women to unleash their inner artist via a range of art techniques and media. She is passionate about wellbeing through art as well as the power of self-expression when a piece of art is created. She is an Awakened Entrepreneur Belinda's Offer - sign up for the replay! The Art of Creating Your Best LifeFind her on FacebookBelinda 's Facebook page I do hope you find this episode useful. Please share if you think someone you know would benefit from the very powerful message. Please leave a review if you enjoyed it.About the PodcastHeather Masters Copyright 2024 Heather Masters If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to donate you can do so here: (Thank you in advance)Support this PodcastLinks:www.choosinghappypodcast.comFree Wheel of Life Template: https://www.choosinghappy.co.uk/wheel-of-lifewww.choosinghappy.co.uk/communitywww.twitter.com/nlpwarriorhttps://www.facebook.com/choosinghappypodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/hvmasters/Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/choosing-happy-1878162/episodes What you can do now...Join the new community at www.choosinghappy.co.uk/communitySign up for my Awakened Entrepreneurs Free Video Series....

Welcome to Reawaken Your Voice ~ a sanctuary and playground for female singers who want to revive singing in their life and share the music inside of them.  This is a nurturing space for you to receive the support you need to:   Heal your relationship with your voice. Find freedom from the inner critic, release stuck emotions from past singing experiences & embrace the artist within. Develop & embody your gift. Open your voice, reconnect with its natural power, and develop the full potential of your instrument. Share your creative work. Bring your voice into the world in a way that feels aligned and authentic to you.   I'm Lainey Prendeville Crawford ~ Holistic Voice Coach & Creative Mentor for women who stopped singing somewhere along the way and want to find their voice again so they can share the song in their heart. Join me inside for your vocal revival and creative expansion!    

This week we are joined by Creative Mentor Jade Hill who shares her incredible story of navigating her own spiritual awakening over the past few years. Jade has a truly inspiring insight to the spiritual world, which we are so excited to share with you all.  If you want to find out more about Jade and how she can help you on your own spiritual journey you can find her on IG @thatjadeflow  And to join in the IYS community you can find us on IG @igniteyourspark.podcast

Join us for a special conversation with Juliana Naufel, a Brazilian artist, creative mentor and art therapist. We chat about the creative process and the importance of mindset work as it relates to building an art career. Here's what we discuss:1. Why Juliana began embroidering uplifting phrases on vintage photographs, and the deeper meaning behind her practice.2. The beauty of working in seasons and embracing different ways of creating.3. Juliana's work as creative mentor and how working with fellow artists has impacted her on a personal level.4. Why it's important to acknowledge our limiting beliefs, start before we're ready, and let go of fear.About Juliana:Juliana Naufel is a Brazilian artist, Creative Mentor and Art Therapist who uses affection as her primary subject. Her artworks and art therapy practice are strongly influenced by the healing aspect of embroidering photographs as a way of making amends with the past. Naufel's artworks are in a number of private collections around the world, including The Wonders of Women Museum, USA; The Kanyer Art Collection, USA; Taube Museum of Art, USA & Museu das Bandeiras, Brazil. Her work is currently represented by PxP Contemporary. Naufel earned her MA Degree in Art Therapy from NAPE-São Paulo, a Graduate Degree in Art Therapy from Universidade Cândido Mendes and her BA in Visual Arts from São Paulo's State University. In February of 2020, Naufel Co-Founded Photo Trouvée Magazine - a contemporary art platform that showcases contemporary artists who use found photographs as a medium in their works.Website(s): naufss.comphototrouveemagazine.comInstagram: @naufssVisit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

An extraordinary episode with a man of true brilliance, courage, distinction & genius. Delighted to welcome South African born Los Angeles-based Designer, Philosopher, Creative Mentor, Professor & Coach, Errol Gerson. A wise owl indeed!Errol was 'Passed the Golden Baton' through previous Guest, Iain Thackrah. Part philosopher, part accountant and natural born teacher, Errol has helped shape the creative minds of the world famous Art Centre College of Design in Los Angeles for over 50 years, preparing over 5,350 students to embark on incredible creative businesses and SUCCEED in an ever changing field.You can also Watch/Listen to Errol here:https://vimeo.com/chrisgrimes/errolgersonAnd be sure to stick around after the outro for a wonderful post-script story from Errol too!Errol Gerson is a lifelong learner, who trained as an accountant & has been sharing his business insight with creative people ever since. When Errol was himself at art school, one of his tutors acknowledged that he was a likeable lad but went on to say that, in his opinion, he did not have a creative bone in his body! Errol had left school with a certificate that declared him not suitable for university. At this point, he may have been down but he was definitely not out.  Inspired by people like Joan Baez & Bob Dylan, Errol Gerson learned to play the guitar, wrote anti-apartheid songs and sang them in coffee bars, where the customers applauded but the police took a somewhat different view! When a visiting American suggested he was possibly good enough to get a record deal & that America might appreciate his talents, whatever his South African critics might say, Errol set off for the USA with a very small suitcase and a tiny bundle of US dollars to match. He arrived 3 months early, in some distress. When he was evicted from his rooms for non-payment of rent, he took his last two bucks to a local coffee bar where, fortuitously, he found a job as a dishwasher, a free meal of sorts every day and even a single bed in exchange for cleaning, reminiscent of Roger Miller's ironic 'King of the Road'.Errol Gerson now has half a century's relevant experience in the USA teaching at the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles. He himself has been inspired by all his teachers in California, as well as by iconic writers like Wayne Dyer, Stephen Covey, Viktor Frankl and Gail Sheehy. To avoid bearing grudges or allowing resentments to take root, Errol recommends a rigorous programme of prayer and meditation, as well as actively cultivating an attitude of gratitude, with the help of a moleskin notebook, on a daily basis. Errol continues to be inspired by people like Plato, Socrates and Descartes. Errol Gerson's own story is well worth listening to & one of his favourite quotes says simply: “I touch the future. I teach.”Tune in next week for more stories of 'Distinction & Genius' from The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing'. If you would like to be my Guest too then you can find out HOW via the different 'series strands' at 'The Good Listening To Show' website. Show Website: https://www.thegoodlisteningtoshow.com You can email me about the Show: chris@secondcurve.uk Twitter thatchrisgrimes LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-grimes-actor-broadcaster-facilitator-coach/ FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/842056403204860 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW wherever you get your Podcasts :) Thanks for listening!

Farrah the Frequency is a Sound Healing Artist, Reiki Master Teacher,  Medicine Musician, + Creative Mentor. Her work is focused on empowering artists to come out of hiding and share their gifts. She also creates medicine music that infused with Sound and Reiki healing for a unique meditative experience. Connect with Farrahhttps://www.instagram.com/farrahthefrequency/SpotifyJournal PromptDuring this episode, Farrah talks about freeing your voice. What does that concept bring up for you? Does it carry any emotion? Does it resonate or is it something that you resist? After writing about it, just for fun- put on some music and sing-a-long. Let your voice be heard. Support the showThanks for listening.xo-JackieWant to calm your mind, have better focus, and relieve inflammation in your body using organic plant medicine? Reach out to me at madreandthemuse@gmail.com or order directly from this link -https://jackiedeconti.greencompassglobal.com/Interested in taking the next yoga teacher training or working with me as your Ayurveda Health Counselor? Check out the Madre & The Muse website.www.madreandthemuse.comdeep gratitude to Jared Sales + ALLIN. for the intro/outro musicwww.tinkmusik.com

Delighted to welcome the wonderfully wise and enigmatic Iain Thackrah to the 'Clearing' for a special 'Founder Story' Episode of the show, in which we uncover together the story of "who-the-what-the-how-the-why" of why you do what you do!Iain is a creative mentor to creative entrepreneurs. Writer, speaker, creative. Creative generalist. Creative specialist. Jack of all trades, master of some.https://www.iainthackrah.co.uk/Also recorded as a LinkedIn LIVE:https://www.linkedin.com/video/live/urn:li:ugcPost:7054740938635517952/Iain Thackrah's extraordinary commercial life really did begin at 40. He started his ordinary life as a child on his father's farm in Yorkshire, with a pig for a pet and a bike to take him to the nearest town, 13 miles away for a McDonald's.It was idyllic until it wasn't. His father lost all his sheep, lost all his cows, lost all his cash and eventually also lost the farm itself. Perhaps in response to this, Iain prolonged his student days right up until the age of 27, picking up a small clutch of degrees in the process, before teaching Philosophy and Psychology for the next 10 years. In time, he became a clock-watcher, seeing himself in older colleagues in the Staff room - and not liking what he saw. When he'd had all he could take of such a secure career choice, Iain joined a startup Newco, on a six figure salary - until it folded beneath him. Iain was back at Square Zero! On the credit side, he had an awesome wife and two beautiful daughters. He also had his health and his house. But on the debit side, he was very light on any other material assets and his prospects were, at best, unpredictable. Fortunately Iain thrives on challenges like this. He has no ambition to be like ‘most people' or to behave like ‘most people' do. Iain's ethos revolves around achieving lots and lots of ‘small wins' and accumulating them consistently, on a daily basis. Iain talks about the compound interest created by this series of ‘small wins'. These produce compound interest that in time adds up to a different kind of ‘Big Win'. “By the inch, it's a cinch. By the yard, it's hard” Iain is committed to helping Creative Entrepreneurs grow the commercial side of their businesses. His coaching company only wants a maximum of 30 clients at any one time. Iain is the complete opposite of the ‘never mind the quality, see the width' school of thought. His publishing company is not interested in producing potboiler best-sellers. Brilliant limited editions appeal more to Iain's unusual mind. Once it was “Iain against the world”. Iain's significant psychic change means that he is now ‘intTune in next week for more stories of 'Distinction & Genius' from The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing'. If you would like to be my Guest too then you can find out HOW via the different 'series strands' at 'The Good Listening To Show' website. Show Website: https://www.thegoodlisteningtoshow.com You can email me about the Show: chris@secondcurve.uk Twitter thatchrisgrimes LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-grimes-actor-broadcaster-facilitator-coach/ FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/842056403204860 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW wherever you get your Podcasts :) Thanks for listening!

With support from 4Culture and Seattle Children's, C89.5 fm presents Coping 101: Personal Paths - part of a student-hosted series capturing Artist Mental Health Stories. Listen as arts advocates Crystal Lee Dandrige and Leigh Legler share their experience of overcoming trauma and learning to cope with mental health diagnoses through their participation in Path With Art. Since 2008, Seattle-based Path with Art has been at the forefront of a growing international movement that utilizes the power of art as a means to bring dignity, awareness, and healing to the complexities of the issues surrounding homelessness, addiction, and recovery from trauma.     Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and along with art there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 more about Path With Art: pathwithart.org Interested in volunteering or being a Creative Mentor?: pathwithart.org/join-us more about 4Culture: 4culture.org

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 11:22:19 +0000 https://eliescoffeetalks.podigee.io/65-sarah-robertson 01775f3e21c57190f9d69bc146e4ded9 Brand Designer & Creative Mentor Sarah Robertson is a Brand Designer & Creative Mentor based in Scotland. In this episode, the main themes are creativity, branding & entrepreneurship but we also converse about: writing, holidays & countryside living to name a few! You can find Sarah on IG: @thesearethedays.co where she shares the most beautiful content or on her website: thesearethedays.co 65 full Brand Designer & Creative Mentor no creativity,entrepreneurship,branding,brand design,scotland Ophelie Cabanero

Rachael Sardelich, Vedic meditation Teacher, Creative Mentor & Somatic Practitioner. Rach discusses how her own trauma led her to becoming a multi-modality trauma-informed practitioner. Rach and I discuss on this episode the concept of spiritual bypassing, “keeping the peace” during toxic relationships and the importance of being trauma-informed to support other through these situations, particularly when working with people who have experienced abuse. We also touch on connection to Self, and how when gaslighting occurs we can lose our sense of agency. There is so much more we could have shared, however we hope this discussion helps support you in some way as we bring awareness to this concept through our lense. The term ‘spiritual bypassing' was introduced by buddhist teacher and psychotherapist John Welwood in the 1980's and speaks to examples of people using spiritual practices to avoid healing unresolved traumas.  We also speak to our mutual love of Gabor Mate's (expert and world renowned physician / trauma & addiction therapist) Compassionate Inquiry work and how he describes trauma. We would welcome any questions around this subject and happy to dive deeper with you if you would like to reach out. Rach is highly attuned to supporting and empowering others to nurture their creative inner lives and embody their highest expression. Her approach is multi-disciplinary and informed by Vedic philosophy, modern neuroscience, somatic trauma healing and a deep understanding of working alongside artists and creative professionals. For more visit IG Rachaelsardelich or www.rachaelsardelich.com  In support of my podcast ‘The Shared Road', my doors are now open to mentor 1:1 for those seeking insight, non-judgemental guidance, and lived experience support to navigate complex and toxic relationships through the lense of compassion. For more about Mentoring visit: www.meditationbase.com.au  or Instagram @meditationbase If this conversation has raised any concerns for you or someone you know, please consider calling a support line. In Australia either 1800 RESPECT or Lifeline otherwise seeing your local doctor for further guidance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elan Thunderfeet is a writer, hip-hop artist, and creative mentor that is here to inspire collective actualization. Whether through his own creative practice or through his creative mentorship, Elan Wayne Thunderfeet is driven to help the world thrive. Creativity has helped him to navigate the challenges of being human in a world that often feels increasingly inhumane. He seeks to use his experience and expression to support other to overcome the obstacles they face. With over a decade and a half of experience in hip hop and creative writing, and two years as a creative coach and teacher, Elan strives to explore and embody the impact that creativity can have. The Prince of Opposites Whether through his own creative practice or through his creative mentorship, Elan Wayne Thunderfeet is driven to help the world thrive. Creativity has helped him to navigate the challenges of being human in a world that often feels inhumane. He strives to use his experience and expression to support others to overcome the obstacles they face. Writing Elan Thunderfeet's debut full-length novel is a story that will launch the Trashpunk genre. It is the evolution of cyberpunk while also providing contemporary reflections on the relationship between humanity, technology, and the environment. Learn more at https://www.theprinceofopposites.com/ (https://www.theprinceofopposites.com/) https://www.facebook.com/ThePrinceofOpposites/ (Elan's Facebook page) https://www.youtube.com/c/ThunderFeetRhymes/featured (Elan on YouTube) https://instagram.com/theprinceofopposites (@theprinceofopposites on Instagram) Music track is copyrighted, provided by the artist, and used with permission. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: MAGIC MIND, a matcha-based energy shot infused with nootropics and adaptogens designed to crush procrastination, brain fog & fatigue. Take advantage of the special offer just for listeners at https://my.captivate.fm/www.magicmind.co/creativity (www.magicmind.co/creativity) Promo code "Creativity20" Copyright 2022 Mark Stinson

As adults, it can be challenging to make new friends but finding others who share your love of art is worth the effort.  Having art friends that not only 'get it' but who are are also 'in it' is incredibly important on the creative journey. The thing is, these art friends are not commonplace; they're precious.  It can take a while to find them! That's why today I'm sharing six strategies for cultivating friendships over the shared love of art-making. Get show notes, transcripts and some journal prompts inspired by this episode here.

There is an undiscovered country that exists in the arts, a world between play and professional – and there is magic there. If it speaks to your heart, you just might be called to the path of artistic devotion. Get show notes, transcripts and some journal prompts inspired by this episode here.  

As we celebrate the arrival of summer, let's journal together to find the joys of the season and explore the magic of fire! Get show notes, transcripts and some journal prompts inspired by this episode here.

Kait De Angelis is my dear friend and former client. She is a Queer woman living in Portland Oregon with her lovely partner G. Kait is a Queer film (yes, only film) photographer. She decided a little over a year ago to quit her successful corporate gig and figure out what the f*ck she wanted to do that would feel good and maybe even "help people" at the same time... A year later, she has taken her hobby of film photography (something she swore she would never monetize) and has worked with brands and magazines, such as, Adobe Lightroom, Levi's and recently just shot an epic fucking cover for Peach Fuzz Magazine. But beyond her partnerships with big brands, Kait is known for something far more amazing. Kait has this gift of holding space for people, people who typically haven't been given permission to stand in front of cameras and be seen in this world or feel safe being seen in this world. I cannot wait for you to get to know Kait and see her fucking amazing work, pick her brain on her creative process and hear what her dream gig would be (Tess Holiday are phones are on and waiting babes)! Connect with Kait here: Instagram Website Connect with Lex here: Instagram Website

How do you politely set boundaries around your creative time and space? In this first Ask Jamie episode, I offer some advice to a listener who is creating a unique studio space and share a few reasons why people so often tread heavily on our artistic hearts! Get show notes, transcripts and journal prompts inspired by this episode at Jamie Ridler Studios.

We've partnered up with @creativementornetwork to amplify their amazing mentorship program with @sonymusicuk on our airwaves..Across the month of May we'll be interviewing mentees and mentors from CMN and hearing about their previous experience working across Sony's music, publishing and gaming divisions.First up we have the lovely Sam Conley - talking about his personal and professional experiences within the world of mentoring. Tune in!

My mom introduced me to Consie's work on Instagram, and I was blown away by her cool, colorful, creative style. I've followed her for a while, so it was fun to be able to connect for this conversation and learn more about her creative journey. You will definitely be inspired to make time for creative play after listening to this chat about all things creativity! In this episode, we talk about: - Consie's creative journey and the time she tried to break up with her art - The importance of play in your creative pursuits - What creativity really looks like on a day-to-day basis (hint: it's not creating art journal pages every day!) - How to push through the fear of 'messing up' something that feels precious - How bringing Consie's work online has introduced her to a community of creative women around the world *** ABOUT OUR GUEST Consie Sindet is a Creative Mentor and Teacher. She believes that we should always be learning, growing, trying, failing and embracing the process. She's been teaching creativity in many forms for 18+ years and before online classes were even a thing, she taught in-person art classes to hundreds of women. Consie finds that art journaling is the most freeing way to express herself. She wants us all to know that we can find freedom, playfulness, and joy by slapping down some paint, gluing magazine pages to a piece of paper, adding doodling & marks, finding a quote that screams...'THIS IS HOW I FEEL TODAY!"...and calling it good enough. *** CONNECT WITH CONSIE Instagram : @consie_atopserenityhill Website: https://atopserenityhill.com/ Creative Playground: https://atopserenityhill.com/membership/ FREE Creativity Playdates: https://atopserenityhill.com/classes/ Color Feel, Color Heal Oracle Deck: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1001750222/color-feel-color-heal-oracle-card-deck?ref=listings_manager_table *** SUPPORT THE SHOW Take a screenshot and share it on social media — be sure to tag me @heycarrieand! Leaving a review on Apple Podcasts helps others find the show and gives you major brownie points in my book. Connect with me on Instagram: @heycarrieand Learn more at https://carrieand.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heycarrieand/support

My guest this week is Portia Yip!! She is a Business Coach, Creative Mentor, Copy Writer and Artist. Portia tells us her tale of how falling ill in a foreign country made her realize the importance of playing with creativity, and how it can ignite your soul in ways that can truly change your life. My Favourite Portia Quotes: "It all just factors in and works out some, and builds up and leads up to that thing where you're just becoming the better version of yourself." "When you choose yourself it's a full bodied thing, not just a thought in your head, it's a deeper level of choosing." "Keep planting those seeds of opportunity, whatever that looks like to you." Thank you for your time! Thank you for your energy! I appreciate YOU!! xo D Music By: Music Is, Pryces & Sancta Mea, Kisnou Connect with Portia: www.portiayip.com IG: www.instagram.com/portia_yip Connect with Daisy: www.aporpro.ca. IG: www.instagram.com/creativeinspo_daisy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daisy-salvacion-shields/message

I interview a User Experience Designer, and my friend Eric. We learn about how he got into a field that did not exist when we were in college, and he shares his art school journey with us. Eric is also the AIGA Chicago Mentorship Program Chairperson and the reason why I am like this. He's very generous in talking about mental health through his successes and struggles through his career. No matter who you are, Eric has some great advice for everyone. 

Welcome to episode 35. Suppose you have a book that you have wanted to write. Or, a creative project that you want to launch. Do you feel stuck or even fearful?  Imagine designing a space and a support system that honors your creativity.  On top of breaking free of fear.  We have the coach who will empower you to do just that. Creative Mentor and Unlocked Creative Podcast Host, Siobhan Jones, helps women release their creative gifts for soul restoration and life transformation. Siobhan will tell us to break free and unlock the creativity in you. Let's continue this conversation online.  We hope you join the Kourting Happiness Podcast Community on Facebook.

**This episode was published under our former branding The Choice with Amy Bett. The content is still so relevant so we have kept it available for you. :)  I was so honoured to interview Siobhan Jones from The Unlocked Creative. Siobhan is a Creative Mentor who helps successful women to unlock their creative gifts for soul restoration and life transformation. Siobhan mentors women to find time for their creative outlet, whether that be a hobby, for therapeutic purposes, or you want to impact the world.  Siobhan is the host of The Unlocked Creative podcast which I love so make sure that you check it out.  Get ready to hear; Why creativity has such a strong connection with happiness.   How making space for creativity will take your business and life to the next level.  How to reconnect and explore creativity.  Kickstart creativity in just 2 minutes.  Creativity for self care.  Siobhan is an absolute wealth of knowledge and I hope that you gain a-lot from listening. RESOURCES AND HOW TO WORK/CONNECT WITH ME; + Work with me 1:1 business coaching: www.amybett.com/coaching + Learn How Successful Business Owners Manage Money for FREE HERE + Download my FREE Ultimate reading list HERE today. It's filled with next level book recommendations that will transform your business and lifestyle! + You can follow and ask questions/share your wins with me HERE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOWNOTESTo view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/204SPONSORVisit https://garmcompany.com/scotty and use code Pizza20 to take 20% off their premium textures, brushes, fonts, and courses. This even works on SALE items!---We all know the story of the Turtle and the Hare, right?But I want you to remember, more specifically, how the Turtle took his sweet ass time and still won the race.Today, I’m here to convince you to embrace your inner turtle. I’m sharing 3 benefits of taking the slow and steady turtle pace along your creative path.Then I’ll top off this turtle sundae with some bonus tips. That way, we can hasten your pace to more quickly reach the end of your race.So get out of your shell, and get ready to soak up these 3 Benefits of a Slow and Steady Turtle Grind.RESOURCES & REFERENCESApply for the Spring Coaching Program----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon.JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven framework that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)G.A.R.M. Co. - Use PIZZA20 for 20% OFF premium courses, brushes, textures, and fonts. Shop here.Engaged Community Guide - A FREE guide for growing an audience around you and your work. Download here.Happy Money Course - Generate passive income by transforming your artistic passion into a digital product. Enroll here.The Lettering Pricing Handbook - A handbook and video series helping letterers get paid their worth. Purchase here.Lauren Hom’s Classes - Use PERSPECTIVE10 for 10% OFF Lauren’s premium classes. Shop here.Design Cuts - Download your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack. Download here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramYouTubeTwitterTikTokPinterestCREDITSMusic  -  BlookahPodcast Editor  -  Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant  -  Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist  -  Colton BacharSocial Media Coordinator  -  Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist  -  Greg D'Amico

Photographer, author, and creative mentor Marc Silber returns to the podcast to talk about his latest book "Create" and what he's learned through so many conversations with other creative people throughout the pandemic, and some of the tools they can use to keep them productive and inspired on a daily basis.  Make sure to check out Marc's original full length biographical story back on episode #115. During this conversation we discuss certain daily habits and rituals that can help you stay sane and creative even in challenging times like these, what he's learned from so many conversations with some of the top creative minds out there, and how he's managed to continue to stay so curious and inspired as he gets older.   Make Sure to Pick Up a Copy of Marc's Latest Book Create https://www.advancingyourphotography.com To Learn More About Marc Silber Visit: https://www.silberstudios.com And Follow Him on YouTube At: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYYY0OELyiUyMfYHn0ZL6vw To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit: https://www.visualrevolutionary.com And Follow On Instagram At: https://www.instagram.com/visualrevolutionary/    

Are you struggling to find a mentor who can help you reach the next level of your artistic career? Finding it hard to connect with creatives who have more experience, more knowledge, and bigger audiences? Do you automatically assume that you'll be rejected, ignored, or just plain “one of the fans?” Maybe the biggest issue isn't whether you have a big name or big influencer who is mentoring and coaching you. Maybe it's the way you're trying to get in the room. Many of the most influential people that can help guide your career are also looking for people who will help them grow. But they usually find people who are in it for themselves. What if you were the person who was genuinely interested in helping THEM to grow and expand, with no ulterior motive? In this excerpt from our Creative Checkup series, we discuss this powerful mindset principle that will help you attract the right people to help you grow your career, increase your influence and build your creative tribe with authenticity and integrity. Sign up for our FREE Masterclass to achieve MASSIVE SUCCESS in 2021 as a Faith-Focused Artist! https://godandgigs.com/2021training​To connect with more faith-centered musicians, artists and creatives, Join the God and Gigs Community at http://facebook.com/groups/godandgigs​​

Episode 34 Don GiannattiCommercial Photographer, Creative Mentor and Business Coach Welcome to Episode 34,  Today we talk with Don Giannatti, who’s been a photographer for more than 5 decades, shooting everything from product to Fashion, Beauty & Travel. He’s an author of 6 books and a great believer that lighting is the most important part of an image.  He teaches workshops all over the world but now focuses on mentoring other photographers to develop their skills and grow their business’ in the commercial world and also owns the 3rd largest Ad agency in Arizona. Over recent years has mentored guided hundreds of photographers from various points of entry along their journey to help put their stamp on the map. We dive into Don’s world, both past and current where he takes us on a wonderful journey and career.  We talk about how photographers should be working to improve their business, how to get clients and what are some of the important factors a lot of Photographers ‘Aren’t doing’, to help much their business forward. He also gives us insight into which Social platforms are best to get your work seen and which ones not to use. In his spare time, Don’s plays drums, rides a motorcycle and looks like he’s keeping it Rock n Roll all the way through As always we have the 10 question ‘Rapid fire not so rapid fire’ round in the middle of the show.. Always a fun few minutes… Website:  www.dongiannatti.com https://dongiannattiphotography.com Teach Commercial Photography:  www.project52prosystem.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/wizwow/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/don.giannatti.design/ Twitter: @Wizwow Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=DOn+Giannatti Don’t forget to head on over to our website www.podlamania.com and take a peek at all the new content coming all time and why not subscribe to keep in the loop, so you never miss another show or miss out on news and events we have coming up. Remember, if have a question about anything Photography or Video/Cinema related, we’d love to hear them, you can send your questions to podlamania@gmail.com Thanks for listening and don't forget to give us a LIKE, COMMENT & SHARE on your chosen podcast player, it helps our rankings a lot and helps us grow and get noticed more. SUPPORT PODLAMANIA, so we can bring you even more amazing guests. If you want to help support us  to produce and record even more great interviews and content for your ears, and allow us to physically be in front of some of this worlds greatest talents and artists, you can help make this happen by donating on our Paypal page. (Link below) or you can even donate through ‘Buy me a Coffee’Even a dollar can help.. or more if you love us that much. :)    https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9CTSELVWACV2W&source=url https://www.buymeacoffee.com/4YW3Nve https://Waynejohns.comhttps://Jakehicksphotography.com

when things were hard for anna as a child, and they often were, she disappeared into writing and reading. she left behind what was hard for a world that was hers. a world where she had power, voice, and words. a world where she made up the rules and created what she wanted.that world was her salvation.eventually anna turned that world into her livelihood. today anna is a writer, an editor and a creative entrepreneur. she teaches writing to women who want to share their stories and live fully self-expressed lives. her first book, “the creative doer: a brave woman’s guide from dreaming to doing”  is for “female creators, activists, and magic makers.” there is so much in this conversation. if you want to connect to your power and share your truth, this interview is for you.some things we talk about: the trial and error of sharing vulnerablyhow to create safe spaces within the fear (so that you can do what you need to do despite being scared)honoring your natural rhythm and creative cyclegetting back into your body (even when it doesn’t feel safe) and creating from your heart instead of your headstriving and what to do when it’s running (and ruining) your creative work

Molly Elizabeth, the artist and imagination champion behind The Darling Revolution, talks about finding healing through art, first with postpartum depression (and since then, other chaotic events).This conversation surprised us both when it led us into Molly's former religious ties, how she chose to trust herself over church teachings, and how she chooses to face challenges since then.As a creative mentor and podcaster, Molly dedicates herself to building safe spaces where people can imagine better ways to create and trust themselves. A self-proclaimed process-based artist, she is passionate about using color and creativity to express the beautiful mess that makes up all our lives.Molly's WebsiteMolly's InstagramMolly's FacebookPodcast: The Darling Revolution on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

Show Notes: Isabel Farchy is the founder of Creative Mentor Network, a charity supporting diversity and inclusion in the creative industries. CMN works directly with schools across London to connect talented young people from diverse backgrounds, with those working in the creative industries and has partnered with 40+ creative businesses including Havas, Ustwo, Pulse Films and M&C Saatchi. Isabel  began in education as a Teach First teacher at one of London’s top performing ARK Academies. As Head of Creative Learning, she implemented a number of programmes – including Jamie’s Farm and First Story – to increase opportunities. After 4 years in the classroom, Isabel worked as an educational consultant, training student teachers for Teach For Lebanon in Beirut, and developing diversity programmes at Bootstrap and Livity, amongst others. Links Mentioned: Creative Mentor Network Follow Us: Our Website Twitter Instagram Facebook

In der Folge 14 haben wir Marcus John Henry Brown zu Gast. Er ist Creative Mentor und Performance Artist – kann uns also sehr viel zu dem Thema Kreativität erzählen und vor allem bringt er handfeste Tipps mit, wie man auf Knopfdruck gute Ideen bekommen kann.

A mentor can help you fast track your results in your creative pursuits, but how do you find the right one for you when there are so many? Sift though with these 5 things to look for in a creative mentor whether you're just starting out or you've been doing your creative thang for a while. This episode also includes a deeper dig into the Love Soaked Family Photography Retreat so you can see if you wanna fast track your in home family photography in person with Brooke this April. There are just 4 spots left + feel free to contact me with any questions or hesitations in deciding if the retreat is for you! hello at brookeschultzphotography dot com. Mentions: the Love Soaked Family Photography Retreat (registration closes Feb 19) http://brookeschultzphotography.com/april-2019-love-soaked-family-photography-retreat-course/ Retreat upgrade link ONLY for peeps who have already purchased the online course: http://brookeschultzphotography.com/april-2019-love-soaked-family-photography-retreat-only/

Welcome to Season 2 of the ‘Chapter by Chapter’ podcast, an interview series about ordinary people doing extraordinary things.Keep an eye out for Rebecca’s play ‘Splintered Woman’ in London this winter.Royalty free music provided by freesfx.co.uk

In this week's episode, I talk about a critical musical encounter that shaped who I am today and how I approach my art--the music of Ivan Lins.  Visit my podcast and read the show notes at www.michaellaronn.com/episode9.   Like science fiction & fantasy novels? Check out my books at www.michaellaronn.com. 

In today's episode we talk about the benefits of having a creative mentor and where you can find them. We are also encompassing the idea of having creative friends or allies. These are the people who help encourage you to create and improve. We also talk a little about our April challenges - Abstract Art April, Imitation April and Quick Kick April.

In this weeks Success4Meets Podcast Josh from the Success4 Team speaks with Kehinde Olarinmoye who is Creative Mentor,Speaker,Super Connector,Music Manager, Transitional Coach. Kehinde is an incredible person and we are proud to support her work here at Success4. Kehinde is also going to be doing a regular book review for the Success4 platform.

ABOUT Jenny Cavanaugh-Bond Jenny Cavanaugh-Bond is a Mad Scientist, Mixed Media artist and Creative Mentor based in West Yorkshire, UK. She is the terrified creative’s secret weapon. Helping you to transform fear and overwhelm into tangible art that you love, what’s more; healing your mind, body and soul to boot! Together we will tackle the terror and rebuild your creative confidence so you can indulge in the creative outlet you love. You can find her up to her eyeballs in paint, paper and glue over at http://www.inkypawsart.com (www.inkypawsart.com) Alternatively, she can be found lurking on most Social Media sites: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inkypaws (https://www.instagram.com/inkypaws) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inkypawsart (https://www.facebook.com/inkypawsart) Pinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/inkypawsart/ (https://uk.pinterest.com/inkypawsart/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/InkyPawsArt (https://twitter.com/InkyPawsArt) My favourite quote: “If they don’t pay your bills, their opinion’s aren’t worth your time” Grandma Bond As a bookworm, just one is very difficult for me – so, I’ve chosen a fiction and a non-fiction book! My fiction choice is Terry Pratchett’s Discworld Series (ok, so it’s more than one book, but there is no way I can choose from over 30 books that make up the series!) Non-fiction has to be Tara Mohr – Playing Big. This opened a world of possibilities and helped me to take my own advice. BONUS: This podcast is brought to you by Audible. I have used Audible for years, and I love audiobooks. Click on the link to get a 30-day free trial, complete with a credit for a free audiobook download http://www.audibletrial.com/Yuri (Audible.com) QUESTION(S) OF THE DAY: What was your favorite quote or lesson from this episode? Please let me know in the comments. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

ABOUT Jenny Cavanaugh-Bond Jenny Cavanaugh-Bond is a Mad Scientist, Mixed Media artist and Creative Mentor based in West Yorkshire, UK. She is the terrified creative’s secret weapon. Helping you to transform fear and overwhelm into tangible art that you love, what’s more; healing your mind, body and soul to boot! Together we will tackle the terror and rebuild your creative confidence so you can indulge in the creative outlet you love. You can find her up to her eyeballs in paint, paper and glue over at www.inkypawsart.com (http://www.inkypawsart.com) Alternatively, she can be found lurking on most Social Media sites: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inkypaws (https://www.instagram.com/inkypaws) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inkypawsart (https://www.facebook.com/inkypawsart) Pinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/inkypawsart/ (https://uk.pinterest.com/inkypawsart/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/InkyPawsArt (https://twitter.com/InkyPawsArt) My favourite quote: “If they don’t pay your bills, their opinion’s aren’t worth your time” Grandma Bond As a bookworm, just one is very difficult for me – so, I’ve chosen a fiction and a non-fiction book! My fiction choice is Terry Pratchett’s Discworld Series (ok, so it’s more than one book, but there is no way I can choose from over 30 books that make up the series!) Non-fiction has to be Tara Mohr – Playing Big. This opened a world of possibilities and helped me to take my own advice. BONUS: This podcast is brought to you by Audible. I have used Audible for years, and I love audiobooks. Click on the link to get a 30-day free trial, complete with a credit for a free audiobook download Audible.com (http://www.audibletrial.com/Yuri) QUESTION(S) OF THE DAY: What was your favorite quote or lesson from this episode? Please let me know in the comments.

  In today’s episode we discover how to tap into your innate gift that is “creative genius,” and why it is essential to your well being.  Creativity flows freely through every human being, yet we unwittingly place blocks on this flow of genius in response to the sting of criticism or belittlement we may have experienced early in our life.  These blocks act as a “defense mechanism” against future criticism, but their unfortunate long-term impact hinders our ability to simply enjoying the freedom of expression and its therapeutic benefits.  TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS PODCAST EPISODE: You were born a “creative genius.” Nurturing creativity is essential. Making a mess is actually less of a mess than we perceive. Work with your children to foster and encourage healing through creativity. Creativity is a coping mechanism; embrace it. Let go of the final construct and allow the creativity itself to be the goal. Creativity is a form of self care. Creativity is not just nice to have or a necessity; it is essential! JENNY CAVENAUGH-BOND SAID: “We convince ourselves that we can’t be creative.” “Creativity isn’t the end product; creativity is the process of creating” “When you start to realize that creativity is the process that changes everything.” “Don’t just write it down; write it down and then paint over it.  You change the story by physically painting over it.” “We never stop really working through our emotions. It’s never a done process.” “Instead of retreating into themselves,the kids are chucking it all on paper, they’re happy. . .” HEAR MORE ABOUT JENNY CAVENAUGH-BOND: Jenny Cavanaugh-Bond is a Mad Scientist, Mixed Media artist and Creative Mentor based in West Yorkshire, UK. She is the terrified creative’s secret weapon. Helping you to transform fear and overwhelm into tangible art that you love, what’s more; healing your mind, body and soul to boot! Together we will tackle the terror and rebuild your creative confidence so you can indulge in the creative outlet you love. You can find her up to her eyeballs in paint, paper and glue over at www.inkypawsart.com. FAVOURITE QUOTE TO SHARE WITH THE WORLD “What would you do if you weren’t afraid?”  Author Unknown BOOKS YOU SHOULD READ As a bookworm, just one is very difficult for me - so, I’ve chosen a fiction and a non-fiction book! My  fiction choice is Terry Pratchett’s Discworld Series (ok, so it’s more than one book, but there is no way I can choose from over 30 books that make up the series!) Non-fiction has to be Tara Mohr - Playing Big. This opened a world of possibilities and helped me to take my own advice. CONNECT WITH JENNY CAVENAUGH-BOND Website Instagram Facebook Pinterest Twitter CONNECT WITH SASHKA Click to join Sashka’s Facebook community: Branding & Marketing Magic Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter LinkedIn Want to be a guest on the podcast? Apply to be featured on the No Name Brand Podcast here. SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES AND SOUNDCLOUD.

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How to approach someone who you want to learn from, how do you know what type of mentor you should be and how do both sides do it successfully? In this episode, we will look at how to find or become a mentor, start a productive conversation and set both sides of the mentor/mentee relationship up for success.SHOW NOTES:http://thecrazy1.com/episode-39-mentoring-how-find-or-become-a-mentor/ FOLLOW THE CRAZY ONE:Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook

Self-doubt used to be my best friend. Hell, it still is as I continue to become more vulnerable and push my creative career forward. Seriously, I feel like an imposter every day. Why should someone take me seriously and why should someone care? The imposter in me feeds me these objections: You work a day job and am not a proven self-sufficient artist You have student loan debt and no financial freedom You don’t have prolific, big name clients* It's really hard to not let this type of thinking bring me down. Yet at the same time, I realize that none of these things matter if I keep doing what I know and enjoy the most. This episode is dedicated to showing you that you are not the only one facing an inner struggle each day. I want to convince you that you are an imposter and that’s okay—it means you’re going in the right direction. My Current Struggle I’ll be honest; I’ve been in a brand identity crisis since about last year once I got heavy into blogging. Just when I think I have things figured out I begin doubting it all the next day. One of my biggest struggles is how to position myself to the creative community and how to offer my services. On one hand, I’m an artist / freelancer and my work is what got me any attention in the first place. On the other hand, I feel I can serve a bigger purpose than just creating art—that’s where the blogging, speaking and podcasting manifested from. With art, I’m extremely confident in my abilities compared to the boy years back who was terrified to share his work with anyone. Confidence continues to build especially since taking up freelance again. I’m getting great clients who pay great because they know they are working with a specialist. I'm a specialist because only I can do what I do best—it took a long time to realize this. Although people can and do rip my style and work, no one else can replicate the message and context I inject into it. This applies to you too! I’m good with this part of my brand. When I’m creating, I’m in the moment and feel the most alive. It’s truly the only time I’m not dwelling on the past or laser focused on what’s next in the future. However, the doubt creeps in with the ‘influencer’ side of my brand for lack of better terms. By influencer, I’m essentially saying I am using different channels like writing and speaking instead of just art to encourage creatives. I don’t understand why but I’ve been convinced I had to separate these two identities within my business. I ask myself: Can Perspective-Collective really house the artist / freelancer along with this influencer role? Can I have an umbrella job titles that combines these both? I realize I’m extremely over thinking things but this is a real pain point for me. Practically every piece of creative motivational content I’ve produced since pursuing this path has made me cringe when I hit publish. There is this element of feeling fake for many reasons: I’ve lacked clarity on how to communicate what it is I do outside of art. I’ve been filtering myself for the longest time trying not to offend people. I’ve felt corny and hella cheesy with the majority of my messaging because I couldn’t be my true self. These are just a few reasons. I know I am more than art, but I don’t know how to communicate this. I’ve been called a coach, influencer, consultant and mentor several occasions so I thought this is the route I needed to go. I should probably use my audiences' language right? I tried giving myself the title of “Creative Coach” or “Creative Mentor” and I died a little bit inside every time I called myself it publicly. It just doesn’t feel right. Sadly, since I have been speaking more at conferences, I’m terrified of my idols thinking I’m a corny piece of shit. I don’t want to care what they think but damn, I really do care. The imposter within me tears me apart day-by-day as I feel I’m proclaiming I’m something I’m not. It screams, “Scotty, you’re a 28-year-old artist who has a day job. Why the hell should anyone take you serious with a title like Creative Mentor?” Only recently have I been able to cope with this serious but not serious dilemma. It’s been through a quote I recently heard and being vocal about my problems with people like you. Why It’s Okay to Be an Imposter This past October I got the opportunity to hear Nathan Barry speak—let me tell you he has a fantastic presence on stage. His message of focusing on what works and dedicating yourself to it really stuck. However, there was a point he made that cut deep into my core. [perfectpullquote align="full" cite="" link="" color="1c1c1c" class="" size="32"]“If you feel like an imposter, you’re going in the right direction.”[/perfectpullquote] [ctt template="2" link="DAVG0" via="no"]“If you feel like an imposter, you’re going in the right direction.” - @nathanbarry[/ctt] I needed to hear this. I needed to hear that even the juggernauts of the creative industry feel like imposters. This is a normal feeling. I repeat, this is a normal feeling. I’m 28 years old and I’m not supposed to have everything figured out. Adversity and self-doubt are pre-requisites when pursuing your creative career. This isn’t supposed to be easy, but it’s about showing up each day and figuring out what works and what doesn’t—and currently, me forcing myself to step into influencer role and titling myself as a ‘creative mentor’ just isn’t panning out. [ctt template="2" link="DAVG0" via="no"]Adversity and self-doubt are pre-requisites when pursuing your creative career.[/ctt] Be Comfortable With Your Identity The day I picked up a pencil (or a crayon), I immediately became an artist. When I’m buried in my grave, I will be an artist. Right now in my life, I am an artist who does hand lettering and illustrations. I’m also just a fellow creative who is in your corner cheering you on to do great things with your work with my podcast. If you want to call me a mentor or a coach, that’s cool. I’m not going to label myself that. I can’t continue to force something that doesn’t feel right. This will all happen in time. I can’t force myself overnight to become the future version of myself I envision n 5–10 years. It doesn’t work that way. As I share my struggles, I’d love to hear from you: What are you struggling with right now? Where do you feel like an imposter on your creative path? Shoot me an email at Scotty@Perspective-Collective.com as I will read and respond. I want you to realize you’re not alone and even the people you look up to deal with this. Stop forcing something that doesn’t feel right. It’s important to follow your intuition and trust your gut. If something feels off and it has for awhile, reevaluate things and find people who you can talk to. It’s been huge for me to get this off my chest and I’m finding massive amounts of relief in sharing this with you. So in conclusion, my name is Scotty Russell, and I’m an artist who does illustrations and hand lettering. I’m also an imposter and that’s okay. Key Takeaways: You are not the only one facing an inner struggle each day. If you feel like an imposter, you're going in the right direction. No one else can replicate the message and personality you inject into your work. Adversity and self-doubt are pre-requisites when pursuing your creative career. Show up each day and figure out what works and what doesn't. Trust your gut and stop forcing something that doesn't feel right. Show Notes: Alex Blumberg - This American Life Nathan Barry - Authority .

Travis takes Los to the airport while they discuss the best way to find and engage mentors. Review the podcast so far (00:00:01) It feels good to make, to publish Brocasting is fun Put in work up front to find your rhythm and voice Finding a Mentor is like dating (07:17:16) Best Practices in contacting a mentor (16:24:12) Choose the platform you contact them on carefully Keep a good tone, be thankful Try to offer value right away what can you supplement their operation with? who could you introduce them to? Some don'ts Ask for a job Ask for help right away Correct their mistakes Gush Value based relationships (33:44:11) You need to provide unique consistent value over time Offer value right away Don’t stop! Be ready, they will naturally offer value in return Show a lot of gratitude about any help you get. Make a big deal about it. A few action steps (56:23:05) Make a list of potential mentors Note where best to make contact Contact them all Give first Be consistent, be ready